Leslie Cross
Calm guidance for stressful family moments
- Credentials
- MD, LCPC
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About Leslie
Leslie Cross is a licensed clinician in Maryland with 25 years of experience. She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC. Leslie focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, parenting, and depression, and she approaches each person with respect and compassion.
She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. Leslie uses practical strategies and clear guidance so people can try something between sessions.
Background and approach
She keeps language simple and focuses on what can change now. Over a long career she has helped people address communication problems, loneliness, questions about life purpose, and issues that often appear in midlife. She also has experience with narcissism, obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic attacks, and seasonal mood shifts.
When parenting is a concern, she talks through concrete steps parents can try. For relationship struggles she helps identify patterns and build clearer communication. With addictions and anxiety she works on manageable coping skills and realistic goals.
Leslie aims to create a supportive dialog rather than deliver a one-size-fits-all plan. She adjusts pace and focus based on what a person needs. Taking the first step is often the hardest part, and she acknowledges that courage when people begin therapy.
Therapeutic techniques and online care that fit your life
Leslie uses evidence-based approaches that focus on clear skills and problem solving. One approach emphasizes practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, scheduling, and step-by-step exposure to reduce avoidance. This helps people manage panic attacks, worry, and day-to-day pressure.Another method centers on improving communication and relationship patterns. It focuses on identifying unhelpful cycles and practicing new ways to talk and set boundaries, which can be useful for relationship strain and parenting challenges.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leslie will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what is working. She helps clients weigh options and choose techniques that fit their preferences and life demands.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain progress between appointments, and choose the format that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same practical strategies they use in person.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
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- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
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